About Cedar

I'm a 43 year old experienced house/pet sitter currently completing my PhD and living in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver, BC. Professionally, I work as an environmental consultant and most recently completed contracts for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and Ernst and Young LLP. My research focuses on protection of species at...

I'm a 43 year old experienced house/pet sitter currently completing my PhD and living in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver, BC. Professionally, I work as an environmental consultant and most recently completed contracts for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and Ernst and Young LLP. My research focuses on protection of species at risk - a topic that is driven by my love of nature and animals. In my non-work life I'm active - winter is usually time for working out at the gym in Vancouver but I also cycle, walk and hike in our beautiful forests or along our beaches. In the summertime windsurfing is currently at the top of my favourite activities list but I am also a long-time sea kayaker. I'm primarily open to short or longer-term house/pet sits in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. I will also consider international sits for durations of 3 weeks or longer depending on location.

Why I want to house sit

I enjoy new neighborhoods and communities, exploring outdoors, and meeting new furry friends. Dogs especially provide a great way to "break the ice" and get to know local people and their non-human companions, but I love all animals big and small. Also, having a quiet space away from home to work on my research is often a great way to focus and be productive. I enjoy travel and have always preferred housesitting over hotels and guesthouses. I lost a dear canine friend to cancer last year and while I'm not yet ready to adopt another family member, I miss playing and walking with Banksy and have a lot of love to offer other animals. Pet-sitting is a great way to accomplish that.

My experience

Prior to joining TrustedHousesitters I cared for 15 homes, 6 cats, 8 dogs, 1 budgie and 9 gardens. The homes have ranged from modest to high-end, some with complicated pet, garden, and plant care requirements. I used to run a B&B and I managed guest services and housekeeping departments at two different luxury resorts so I take good care of properties. I love animals - dogs and cats bond with me quickly. I've even befriended the occasional horse and cow from nearby farms in the rural area where I was raised. I am experienced with a wide range of canine and feline personalities from exuberant to sedate. I am also aware of many pets' quirky habits, special dietary and exercise needs, and health issues, including requirements for cooked meals. I am careful to accommodate whatever they need. People often like to stay in touch with their non-human family members while abroad so I'm happy to take regular photos and send along if you wish, or to arrange the occasional Skype-in. I've backpacked through Thailand, Philippines, Egypt, Jordan and Israel and have sailed up the west coast of Mexico from Acapulco to Cabo San Lucas with several stops along the way. I've also done shorter trips to Japan, Hong Kong, Hawaii, various other US states, and Baja, Mexico. For any international sits, you can be assured that I am adaptable to local settings and can find my way around. As I'm new to TrustedHousesitters, I can provide more references than are shown here on request.

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Kiran - Character Reference

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18 July 2016

Cedar was an excellent house sitter for us. We had never used a house sitter before, but when we planned a 3 week trip away, it seemed like the best option to take care of the house as well as our dog and pet fish. Cedar came recommended to us and he was certainly deserving of the recommendatio... + More

Cedar was an excellent house sitter for us. We had never used a house sitter before, but when we planned a 3 week trip away, it seemed like the best option to take care of the house as well as our dog and pet fish. Cedar came recommended to us and he was certainly deserving of the recommendation. He was friendly, communicative and responsive, and therefore, made the whole planning process easy. He is also an experienced house sitter so was able to help us think through the details. He and his partner stayed at our place for the duration of our time away, and we came home to a very neat and tidy home, and a happy dog and fish. They went above and beyond in their care of our home and we are very grateful. We would ask Cedar to housesit for us again without hesitation. Highly recommended.

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Self-sufficient

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Jan - House / Pet sitting Reference

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24 February 2016

I'm happy to provide a description, but am not sure of what it is supposed to be!

In any case, I can say that Cedar M. was an EXCELLENT house-sitter. For most people, I would not want them to go into the field with my goats because one of them butts, but he clearly is comfortable with all kind... + More

I'm happy to provide a description, but am not sure of what it is supposed to be!

In any case, I can say that Cedar M. was an EXCELLENT house-sitter. For most people, I would not want them to go into the field with my goats because one of them butts, but he clearly is comfortable with all kinds of animals, including ones with "behaviour problems".He is also a good communicator, so I felt sure that any of my concerns or questions would be addressed promptly.

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Self-sufficient

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Ken & Dana - House / Pet sitting Reference

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19 December 2015

Cedar is a wonderfully reliable and thoughtful person. He was a great house sitter for us and we recommend him without hesitation. + More

Cedar is a wonderfully reliable and thoughtful person. He was a great house sitter for us and we recommend him without hesitation.

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Reliable

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Self-sufficient

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Karen - House / Pet sitting Reference

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19 December 2015

Cedar stayed in my house from Fall, 2012 until Spring 2013 (approximately 8 months), and for one month in Spring, 2012. He took care of my two cats, and two foster kittens. I found Cedar to be quite careful and professional with regard to establishing the arrangements for his stay in my home, w... + More

Cedar stayed in my house from Fall, 2012 until Spring 2013 (approximately 8 months), and for one month in Spring, 2012. He took care of my two cats, and two foster kittens. I found Cedar to be quite careful and professional with regard to establishing the arrangements for his stay in my home, which is advantageous for avoiding misunderstandings at a later time. Cedar is a very reliable person, who provided regular, friendly reports (and photos) of our pets, and the house was left in excellent condition.

In terms of our pets, I should mention that the two foster kittens were feral/semi-feral, which means that they required additional care (special trips to pick up food and litter) and understanding because they would frighten easily. One girl would not even allow people to touch her. I'll never forget when Cedar sent a photo of one of these special kitties curled up on his feet, with the other sitting on the sofa above him. Cedar is a calm, quiet person with a gentle nature that allowed our cats to relax around him.

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Reliable

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Self-sufficient

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About Cedar

I'm a 43 year old experienced house/pet sitter currently completing my PhD and living in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver, BC. Professionally, I work as an environmental consultant and most recently completed contracts for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and Ernst and Young LLP. My research focuses on protection of species at risk - a topic that is driven by my love of nature and animals. In my non-work life I'm active - winter is usually time for working out at the gym in Vancouver but I also cycle, walk and hike in our beautiful forests or along our beaches. In the summertime windsurfing is currently at the top of my favourite activities list but I am also a long-time sea kayaker. I'm primarily open to short or longer-term house/pet sits in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. I will also consider international sits for durat......

I'm a 43 year old experienced house/pet sitter currently completing my PhD and living in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver, BC. Professionally, I work as an environmental consultant and most recently completed contracts for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and Ernst and Young LLP. My research focuses on protection of species at risk - a topic that is driven by my love of nature and animals. In my non-work life I'm active - winter is usually time for working out at the gym in Vancouver but I also cycle, walk and hike in our beautiful forests or along our beaches. In the summertime windsurfing is currently at the top of my favourite activities list but I am also a long-time sea kayaker. I'm primarily open to short or longer-term house/pet sits in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. I will also consider international sits for durations of 3 weeks or longer depending on location.

Why I want to house sit

I enjoy new neighborhoods and communities, exploring outdoors, and meeting new furry friends. Dogs especially provide a great way to "break the ice" and get to know local people and their non-human companions, but I love all animals big and small. Also, having a quiet space away from home to work on my research is often a great way to focus and be productive. I enjoy travel and have always preferred housesitting over hotels and guesthouses. I lost a dear canine friend to cancer last year and while I'm not yet ready to adopt another family member, I miss playing and walking with Banksy and have a lot of love to offer other animals. Pet-sitting is a great way to accomplish that.

My experience

Prior to joining TrustedHousesitters I cared for 15 homes, 6 cats, 8 dogs, 1 budgie and 9 gardens. The homes have ranged from modest to high-end, some with complicated pet, garden, and plant care requirements. I used to run a B&B and I managed guest services and housekeeping departments at two different luxury resorts so I take good care of properties. I love animals - dogs and cats bond with me quickly. I've even befriended the occasional horse and cow from nearby farms in the rural area where I was raised. I am experienced with a wide range of canine and feline personalities from exuberant to sedate. I am also aware of many pets' quirky habits, special dietary and exercise needs, and health issues, including requirements for cooked meals. I am careful to accommodate whatever they need. People often like to stay in touch with their non-human family members while abroad so I'm happy to take regular photos and send along if you wish, or to arrange the occasional Skype-in. I've backpacked through Thailand, Philippines, Egypt, Jordan and Israel and have sailed up the west coast of Mexico from Acapulco to Cabo San Lucas with several stops along the way. I've also done shorter trips to Japan, Hong Kong, Hawaii, various other US states, and Baja, Mexico. For any international sits, you can be assured that I am adaptable to local settings and can find my way around. As I'm new to TrustedHousesitters, I can provide more references than are shown here on request.